BRIGHT OTF 5000, Instruction Manual

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OTF 5000/HS/LS-001/2/3/4 Iss 4 June 2012
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2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
Based on the long-established and reliable OTF/AS cryostat, the new OTF5000 brings Bright
cryostats completely up to date. New styling with improved user ergonomics, the latest blade
systems in the ever-reliable and powerful 5040 microtome, a huge choice of options plus
money-saving package deals make these cryostats absolutely unique.
They are suitable for an endless range of applications and in the correct configuration are
capable of cutting a wide diversity of specimens from undecalcified bone to brain, resins,
plastics and plant tissue as well as more usual soft tissue. Allowing full anti-roll plate adjustment
for perfect results coupled with long lasting temperature stability, the OTF5000 can truly be
described as complete.
FIG 1
SWITCHING ON
On receipt of your new Bright instrument, please refer to the Receipt and Unpacking section
and the Assembly and Installation section of this Handbook
As part of its policy of continual improvement, Bright Instrument Company Limited reserves the
right to incorporate changes, or make additions to, without prior notice. There may, therefore, be
minor detail differences between the information in this manual and your instrument. These
differences will not affect the safety and use of the instrument.
After settling, switch on the power (see section 2.1.1). Initially the LED displays will flash for a
few seconds. Once the displays are constant, the required chamber temperature can be set
(see section 2.1.8). After the cryostat has reached the set chamber temperature, leave for a
further two hours before attempting to cut sections.